7 Things All Disabled Parking Permit Holders Need To Know For The New Year

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End of year is a great time to take stock of the important things in life. A new year always brings new challenges, so it is important for disabled permit holders to be up to speed on what they need to know for 2020.

Many disabled drivers will need to renew their disabled parking permits in 2020. Some disabled drivers who have not yet applied for a handicap permit will need to do so. And all disabled drivers will need to make sure their vehicle is in tip-top condition.

Here are seven things that disabled drivers need to know for the upcoming new year.

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Learn how to renew a handicap parking permit in 2020.

  1. Brush Up on Your Disabled Parking Program Knowledge

The new year period is the ideal time to brush up on your knowledge of the disabled parking program. The program is dynamic and often changing in small ways, so it is crucial that disabled drivers do their homework and stay in the loop.

As a disabled permit holder, you need to know how to renew a handicap parking permit in 2020, how to use the roads safely, and the rules and regulations around driving with a disabled permit, as well as where you are entitled to park in your specific jurisdiction.

Having a thorough knowledge of the disabled parking program is essential. The more you know about how the program works, the better you can use it. The new year is a great time to brush up on your general knowledge of the disabled parking program.

  1. Find Out if Changes Are Due in Your State’s Disabled Parking Program in the New Year

Each state has its own specific disabled parking laws. From time to time states make changes in their disabled parking laws. These changes often take effect in the new year. It is important that you find out whether there are any new laws or changes to existing laws coming into effect in your state’s disabled parking program in 2020.

The best way to find this out is to contact your local disabled parking authorities and ask them for any updates that you need to know about in the new year.

  1. Check When Your Disabled Parking Permit Will Need to be Renewed

All types of disabled permit – temporary, long-term, and permanent – have expiration dates. The length of time permits are valid is different in each state. Many permit holders will need to renew a disabled parking permit in the new year.

It is crucial that you know if and when you will need to renew a disabled parking permit in 2020. The easiest way to renew a permit is to have an online consultation with Dr. Handicap. Using this method, you can consult with a medical professional if necessary and submit your renewal application form from the comfort of your own home.

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  1. Check When Your MOT is Due

All vehicles over three years old must have an MOT every year. This test makes sure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy. The new year is the perfect time to find out when exactly you will need to get your vehicle’s MOT done. Knowing when you will be having your MOT allows you to budget so you have the money saved when the time comes.

  1. Plan When You Will Have Your Car Serviced

How often you will need to have your vehicle serviced depends on how often you use it. A general rule of thumb is once per year or once every 12,000 miles – whichever comes first. If you are a moderate user, once a year should be OK. But if you drive your vehicle a lot, it’s best to get it serviced once every six months. Either way, planning when you are going to have your vehicle serviced is best done at the beginning of the year.

  1. Check Your Symptoms Have Not Changed and You are Still Safe to Drive

If you drive your own vehicle, it can be a good idea to have a consultation with a medical professional at the start of the new year. A thorough check-up will make sure that your symptoms have not changed and that it is still safe for you to drive.

  1. If You Haven’t Already… Apply For a Handicap Parking Permit in the New Year!

If you are a disabled driver who has not yet applied for a disabled permit, the new year is an ideal time to do this. The easiest way to apply for a disabled parking permit in the new year is to have an online consultation through Dr. Handicap.

The new year is the perfect time to get your business in order. So start 2020 with a clean slate by getting on top of everything you need to know for the new year as a disabled permit holder.

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